DE102018103390A1 - Device and method for storing goods with a shelf - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for storing goods with a shelf, which is provided with storage compartments, and a storage and retrieval unit, wherein for storing the goods and for retrieval the storage and retrieval unit and the shelf are horizontally and vertically movable relative to each other, wherein the shelf has a variable adjustment of the storage compartments, for which it has both in the horizontal and vertical direction variably settable, the goods bearing storage compartment divisions.

Description

Device and method for storing goods with a shelf, which is provided with storage compartments, and a stacker crane, wherein for storing the goods and for retrieving the storage and retrieval unit and the shelf are horizontally and vertically movable relative to each other.

The invention relates to a device for storing goods with a shelf, which is provided with storage compartments, and a stacker crane, which is horizontally and vertically movable for storing the goods and for retrieval, according to claim 1 and a corresponding method according to claim 12.

From the EP 1 471 015 B1 is already a flexible usable storage known in the trays can be stored in vertically provided support angles suitable. However, there is only a certain amount of variability in terms of height.

From the EP 2 824 046 A1 a similar bearing is known in which additional vertical storage compartment divider can be introduced in the form of supports to divide storage compartments. Again, there is some added variability in width.

However, both solutions are bound to minimum dimensions of the goods or trays etc.

Thus, there is still the desire for a very flexible solution for storing goods on a shelf.

In contrast, the object of the present invention is to provide a device and a method for storing goods on a shelf, which are highly flexible.

This object is achieved by the reproduced in claim 1 device and the method according to claim 12. Advantageous embodiments will become apparent from the dependent claims and the description.

According to the invention it has been recognized that when the shelf has a variable setting of the storage compartments, for which it has both variably settable in the horizontal and vertical direction, bearing the goods storage compartments, even more flexible storage with a finely divided adaptation to the goods is possible.

In other words, storage shelves are variably set on the shelf based on the size of the goods being stored. These are so variably settable that there is virtually no raster loss as in the prior art. Also, the storage compartments according to the invention are so small that several are needed for storage of a product, but this requires that no white space remains.

By "settable" is meant in the present case that the storage compartments are detachably fixed on the shelf.

The settable storage compartments are thus placed when storing the goods based on the goods (n size). Preferably, the settable storage compartments are placed on the basis of the storage compartment of the goods below the goods and the side of the goods. The settable storage compartments thus surround the respective goods at least from below and from one side.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the settable storage compartments are formed like a pin. These pins are then arranged in the shelf so that several cones carry a commodity from below and other cones support the goods laterally against slippage, etc.

The number of storage compartments or cones used depends on the size and / or weight.

In a likewise preferred embodiment, the shelf on the rear side on a over the width and height of the shelf extending attachment matrix for attaching the settable storage compartments on. In other words, it is a kind of perforated wall shelf provided with a mounting matrix on the shelf, so that the storage compartments (or pin) can be fixed as required solvable at each attachment point to wear a commodity adapted to their size and laterally support, without space is given away.

The actual attachment of the settable storage compartments or pin is done in any manner, in particular by screw or bayonet.

The attachment matrix may be formed by a full-surface rear wall or else e.g. be formed by a plurality of individual cross member.

It makes sense to set the settable storage compartments during storage by means of a horizontally and vertically positionable Lagerfacheinteilungssetzers automatically. It is a kind of "nail gun", ie a fastening device with a magazine for the storage compartments, in particular pin, which is horizontally and vertically positioned on the basis of the size of goods by a controller and the attachment of the Storage compartment divisions on the shelf or back attachment matrix makes.

The easiest way is when the storage bin divider is part of the storage and retrieval unit, e.g. is arranged below a goods-carrying platform.

On the one hand, the shelf can be positioned vertically and the goods on the storage and retrieval unit "only" horizontally. However, it is also possible that the storage and retrieval unit performs both the vertical and horizontal positioning and the shelf is stationary. Conversely, the shelf can be movable and the storage and retrieval unit stationary, in particular, the shelf is at least vertically movable, if it is so small that it, for. can be brought into a transporter.

A manual attachment of storage compartments is possible.

A usable in the context of the invention storage and retrieval device may have a variable height lifting platform with a positionable transverse stop and a positionable longitudinal stop. Thus, the goods to be stored can be placed accurately and consequently also positioned on a product already on the shelf side, above or below without any empty space. In addition, it can also be ensured that the storage compartments can be set at the same time.

If the storage and retrieval unit is connected to a supply conveyor while still the lifting platform has a transfer pusher which extends over the end of the supply conveyor, a simple and quick recording or transfer of the goods and their positioning is possible.

The shelves according to the invention are preferably used where it depends heavily on storage density with little space. The locations are e.g. in the case of load-mile transporter loading in the distribution center, ie the dispatch area of logistics centers. Especially where space constraint is particularly critical, e.g. in the loading dock area of the logistics center or in the van, truck, container etc. itself.

There is a to the respective delivery with a wide, variable range of products optimized space utilization and optimized allocation of storage compartments necessary.

This can be done very flexibly and promptly on the shelf for individual items, mailers, 6-packs, parcels etc. by a pre-calculated or predetermined loading pattern of the storage compartment division on the customizable storage compartments.

This means that such a shelf can also be adapted several times at short notice within one day.

Furthermore, an automatic loading device for the compartments is possible, i. the shelf must also be suitable for it. In addition, the use of the shelf in a van, so that possibly also cargo securing issues of the goods, as well as in the van could come to this, however, have been described only in general and not in detail.

The shelf can thus also be made mobile, so that it can be used e.g. as a whole is loadable in a van. Alternatively, it could be loaded directly in the van.

The invention also relates to a method for loading a shelf with goods, which is provided with storage compartments, with a storage and retrieval unit, which is horizontally and vertically movable for storing the goods and for retrieval, the respective storage compartment when loading the respective goods both horizontally and vertically flexible adapted to the goods, including the shelf has a flexible adjustment of the storage compartments with both horizontally and vertically variable storage compartments.

• 1 eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Regals zum Lagern von Waren;
• 2 eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht des Regals aus 1 mit einer Hubeinrichtung;
• 3 eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht des Regals aus 1 mit einer Hubeinrichtung und einem Regalbediengerät sowie einem Versorgungsförderer;
• 4 eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht des Regals aus 3 beim Beladen;
• 5 eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht des Regals aus 4 von unten;
• 6 eine schematische Ansicht auf das Regal aus 1 im beladenen Zustand;
• 7 eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht des Regals aus 1 im teilbeladenen Zustand.

Further details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawing, in which

• 1 a schematic perspective view of a shelf for storing goods;
• 2 a schematic perspective view of the shelf 1 with a lifting device;
• 3 a schematic perspective view of the shelf 1 with a lifting device and a stacker crane and a supply conveyor;
• 4 a schematic perspective view of the shelf 3 when loading;
• 5 a schematic perspective view of the shelf 4 from underneath;
• 6 a schematic view of the shelf 1 in the loaded condition;
• 7 a schematic perspective view of the shelf 1 in partially loaded condition.

In the figures, a designated as a whole with 1 device for storing goods with a shelf 2 and a stacker crane 11 shown, where to store the goods 100 and for retrieval the storage and retrieval unit 11 and the shelf 2 horizontally and vertically are movable relative to each other.

The shelve 2 has a framework of lateral and rear vertical struts 3 . 7 and a bottom plate 4 as well as lateral cross struts 5 and a back cross strut 6 on.

At the rear vertical struts 7 are a variety of crossbeams 8th mounted at different heights in a matrix, each having a plurality of fastening threads 9 have over their extension, in the yet-to-be-described journal-like storage compartment divider 21 are rotatable.

The shelve 2 is via a lifting mechanism 10 adjustable in height, so that goods to be stored 100 can be positioned to the predetermined position, although the storage and retrieval unit 11 and the supply belt conveyor 12 , the goods to be stored 100 are supplied, are height station.

At the end of the supply belt conveyor 12 adopts a pusher guided and driven on a linear guide 14 the goods 100 and place them on a platform 13 against a positionable transverse stop 16 and a positionable longitudinal stop 17 , according to the predicted position of the respective goods 100 on the shelf 2 were pre-positioned.

Subsequently, the transverse stop pushes 16 the goods 100 against the rear vertical struts 7 ,

At the same time are from a storage compartment compiler 18 the necessary number of peg-like storage compartment divider 21 in the fastening thread 9 below the platform 13 or the goods 100 attached to the cross members.

The bin tray compiler 18 has the actual insertion device 19 as well as for supply with peg-like storage compartment divider 21 a magazine 20 on.

Subsequently, depending on the next product 100 ' laterally next to the last positioned goods 100 even more peg-like storage compartment divider 21 be attached.

For example, gradually a load pattern is created as in 6 is shown. It can be seen that there is practically no space left compared to conventional shelves.

The shelve 2 can then be loaded into a van, for example. Serves the shelf 2 for transport, so the pin-like storage compartment divider 21 also be equipped with load securing projections.

Also, different lengths of pin-like storage compartment dividers 21 Find use.

After being emptied, the journal-type storage bin dividers can 21 removed and the shelf 2 be redistributed.

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Cited patent literature

• EP 1471015 B1 [0003]
• EP 2824046 A1 [0004]

Claims (12)

Device for storing goods with a shelf, which is provided with storage compartments, and a stacker crane, wherein for storage of the goods and for retrieval, the storage and retrieval unit and the shelf are horizontally and vertically movable relative to each other, wherein the shelf has a variable adjustment of the storage compartments, for which it has both in the horizontal and vertical direction variably settable, the goods bearing storage compartment divisions. Device after Claim 1 , characterized in that the settable storage compartments are formed like a pin. Device after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the settable storage compartments are placed when storing the goods based on the goods. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the settable storage compartments are placed on the basis of the storage compartment of the goods below the goods and the side of the goods. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shelf on the rear side has a over the width and height of the shelf extending attachment matrix for the attachment of the settable storage compartments. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the settable storage compartments are placed during storage by means of a horizontally and vertically positionable Lagerfacheinteilungssetzers. Device after Claim 6 , characterized in that the storage compartment division setter is part of the storage and retrieval unit. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage and retrieval unit has a possibly height-variable lifting platform with a positionable transverse stop and a positionable longitudinal stop. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the storage and retrieval unit is connected to a supply conveyor. Device after Claim 9 , characterized in that the lifting platform comprises a transfer pusher which extends over the end of the supply conveyor. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shelf is mobile. A method for loading a shelf with goods, which is provided with storage compartments, with a stacker crane, which is horizontally and vertically movable for storing the goods and for retrieval, the respective storage compartment when loading the respective product both horizontally and vertically flexible to the goods is adapted to what the shelf has a flexible adjustment of the storage compartments with both horizontally and vertically variable storage compartments.

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